Keep Email and Documents Secure with Fortra's Data Classification Solutions
With national defence and international security a top priority in the current climate, ensuring emails and documents are handled properly is extremely important. As the world’s most security conscious organizations, the military are leaders in setting new standards for information security around the globe.
Organizational Profile
The Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) and Canadian Forces provide the core services and capabilities required to defend Canada and Canadian interests within the national security community.
Business Situation
With personnel deployed across Canada and around the world, there is a high volume of highly sensitive data travelling via email and housed in documents. As with most military organizations, DND adheres to a classification system for all communications to determine how information should be handled and who can access data.
Challenge
DND had long ago recognized the importance of protecting data, and had been using two other products to handle classification of sensitive information. These products, however, were ineffective in meeting their needs and the search began for a more effective replacement product.
Solution
DND required an enterprise-wide solution to ensure that emails and documents were handled according to the organization’s pre-determined information classification structure. The team wanted a solution that would seamlessly integrate into their existing infrastructure based on Microsoft Outlook® and Microsoft Office®, and was simple to use and maintain. Following a comprehensive review of available technology and government contacting requirements, DND selected DCS.
Utilizing Fortra Data Classification Suite enables DND to apply consistent labeling on emails across the organization, contributing to the overall security of highly sensitive information. In addition, DND is using DCS for mobile devices to ensure proper information protection and labeling on both BlackBerry and Windows-based smartphones. For documents, DCS for Microsoft Office allows individuals throughout DND to classify Microsoft Office documents, helping to reinforce the value of data and clearly specify how it should be handled.
Benefits
Utilizing Titus classification solutions enables DND to apply consistent labeling on emails across the organization, contributing to the overall security of highly sensitive information. In addition, DND is using Titus classification solutions for mobile devices to ensure proper information protection and labeling on both BlackBerry and Windowsbased smartphones. For documents, Titus Classification for Microsoft Office allows individuals throughout DND to classify Microsoft Office documents, helping to reinforce the value of data and clearly specify how it should be handled.
Implementing these products from Fortra has enabled us to leverage our existing Microsoft infrastructure and has also proven easy for our staff to use on a daily basis. Classification is and will continue to be a cornerstone of our information security policies and these solutions help us to reinforce security policy with all of our employees on an ongoing basis.
Eyad Zorob, Sr Tech Officer, Canadian Dpmt National Defence